A bill to prohibit the sale of shark fins, and for other purposes.
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2021
This bill makes it illegal to possess, buy, sell, or transport shark fins or any product containing shark fins, except for certain dogfish fins. A person may possess a shark fin that was lawfully taken consistent with a license or permit under certain circumstances.
Penalties are imposed for violations under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The maximum civil penalty for each violation shall be $100,000, or the fair market value of the shark fins involved, whichever is greater.
Passed Senate, under the order of 5/28/21, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 32. Record Vote Number: 226. (text: CR S4049-4499)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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